Digitalization is transforming many industries. How do paint and coatings suppliers effectively leverage digitalization? What are the pivotal strategic shifts required to succeed in the digital age? What synergies can be unlocked between digital innovation and legacy processes?
In 2019, the coatings industry did not anticipate any problems surrounding raw material supplies and availability. Then COVID and the global supply chain crisis hit. This article offers an analysis of the current and future outlook of the raw materials market, highlighting lingering issues with raw material production, pricing, transportation, and delivery.
The company announced the appointment of Peter Boone as Chief Executive Officer, starting on October 1, 2023. He will succeed Hidde van der Wal, who is retiring after more than 20 years with the company.
The statement followed the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass H.R. 4470, legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security (CFATS) program, prior to its expiration date.
KHUA is planning to build a 100 KT/a production plant for high-end powder coatings resins in Zhanjiang in order to meet the growing demand for low-emission powder coatings in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
This article explores the expertise, steadfast commitment to safety, and overarching mindset of responsibility that is invested to get chemical ingredients where they need to go.
“The recent leadership promotions in our organization represent our ongoing commitment to recognizing and developing top talent within the specialty chemical industry,” said Ron Zmich, Senior Vice President of Industrial Specialties.
The comments highlighted the negative impact that these regulations would have on the chemical industry and the U.S. economy, and urged EPA to instead consider requiring a workplace chemical protection program (WCPP).